{"id":66088,"date":"2024-01-24T16:25:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T09:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=66088"},"modified":"2024-01-24T16:25:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T09:25:01","slug":"manager-refuses-to-serve-a-homeless-man-then-a-rich-female-ceo-intervenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/manager-refuses-to-serve-a-homeless-man-then-a-rich-female-ceo-intervenes\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager Refuses To Serve A Homeless Man, Then A Rich Female CEO Intervenes"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was very cold that day and the man had his tattered coat more like an old suit coat rather than a warm coat wrapped around him. She stopped and looked down. \u201cSir?\u201d she asked. \u201cAre you all right?\u201d\n

The man slowly looked up. This was a woman clearly accustomed to the finer things of life. Her coat was new. She looked like that she had never missed a meal in her life. His first thought was that she wanted to make fun of him, like so many others had done before. \u201cLeave me alone,\u201d he growled.\n

To his amazement, the woman continued standing. She was smiling her even white teeth displayed in dazzling rows. \u201cAre you hungry?\u201d she asked.\n

\u201cNo,\u201d he answered sarcastically. \u201cI\u2019ve just come from dining with the president. Now go away.\u201d. The woman\u2019s smile became even broader. Suddenly the man felt a gentle hand under his arm. \u201cWhat are you doing, lady?\u201d the man asked angrily. \u201cI said to leave me alone.\u201d\n

Just then a policeman came up. \u201cIs there any problem, ma\u2019am?\u201d he asked.\n

\u201cNo problem here, officer,\u201d the woman answered. \u201cI\u2019m just trying to get this man to his feet. Will you help me?\u201d\n

The officer scratched his head. \u201cThat\u2019s old Jack. He\u2019s been a fixture around here for a couple of years. What do you want with him?\u201d\n

\u201cSee that cafeteria over there?\u201d she asked. \u201cI\u2019m going to get him something to eat and get him out of the cold for a while.\u201d\n

\u201cAre you crazy, lady?\u201d the homeless man resisted. \u201cI don\u2019t want to go in there!\u201d Then he felt strong hands grab his other arm and lift him up. \u201cLet me go, officer. I didn\u2019t do anything.\u201d\n

\u201cThis is a good deal for you, Jack,\u201d the officer answered. \u201cDon\u2019t blow it.\u201d\n

Finally, and with some difficulty, the woman and the police officer got Jack into the cafeteria and sat him at a table in a remote corner. It was the middle of the morning, so most of the breakfast crowd had already left and the lunch bunch had not yet arrived. The manager strode across the cafeteria and stood by the table. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on here, officer?\u201d he asked. \u201cWhat is all this. Is this man in trouble?\u201d\n

\u201cThis lady brought this man in here to be fed,\u201d the policeman answered.
\n\u201cNot in here!\u201d the manager replied angrily. \u201cHaving a person like that here is bad for business.\u201d\n

Old Jack smiled a toothless grin. \u201cSee, lady. I told you so. Now if you\u2019ll let me go. I didn\u2019t want to come here in the first place.\u201d\n

The woman turned to the cafeteria manager and smiled. \u201cSir, are you familiar with Eddy and Associates, the banking firm down the street?\u201d\n

\u201cOf course I am,\u201d the manager answered impatiently. \u201cThey hold their weekly meetings in one of my banquet rooms.\u201d\n

\u201cAnd do you make a good profit from providing food at the weekly meetings?\u201d\n

\u201cWhat business is that of yours?\u201d\n

\u201cI, sir, am Penelope Eddy, president, and CEO of the company.\u201d\n

\u201cOh.\u201d\n

The woman smiled again. \u201cI thought that might make a difference.\u201d She glanced at the cop who was busy stifling a giggle. \u201cWould you like to join us in a cup of coffee and a meal, officer?\u201d. \u201cNo thanks, ma\u2019am,\u201d the officer replied. \u201cI\u2019m on duty”\n

\u201cThen, perhaps, a cup of coffee to go?\u201d\n

\u201cYes, ma\u2019am. That would be very nice.\u201d The cafeteria manager turned on his heel. \u201cI\u2019ll get your coffee for you right away, officer.\u201d The officer watched him walk away. \u201cYou certainly put him in his place,\u201d he said.\n

\u201cThat was not my intent. Believe it or not, I have a reason for all this.\u201d She sat down at the table across from her amazed dinner guest. She stared at him intently. \u201cJack, do you remember me?\u201d\n

Old Jack searched her face with his old, rheumy eyes \u201cI think so \u2014 I mean you do look familiar.\u201d\n

\u201cI\u2019m a little older perhaps,\u201d she said. \u201cMaybe I\u2019ve even filled out more than in my younger days when you worked here, and I came through that very door, cold and hungry.\u201d\n

\u201cMa\u2019am?\u201d the officer said questioningly. He couldn\u2019t believe that such a magnificently turned out woman could ever have been hungry.\n

\u201cI was just out of college,\u201d the woman began. \u201cI had come to the city looking for a job, but I couldn\u2019t find anything. Finally I was down to my last few cents and had been kicked out of my apartment. I walked the streets for days. It was February and I was cold and nearly starving. I saw this place and walked in on the off chance that I could get something to eat.\u201d\n

Jack lit up with a smile. \u201cNow I remember,\u201d he said. \u201cI was behind the serving counter. You came up and asked me if you could work for something to eat. I said that it was against company policy.\u201d\n

\u201cI know,\u201d the woman continued. \u201cThen you made me the biggest roast beef sandwich that I had ever seen, gave me a cup of coffee, and told me to go over to a corner table and enjoy it. I was afraid that you would get into trouble. Then, when I looked over, I saw you put the price of my food in the cash register. I knew then that everything would be all right.\u201d\n

\u201cSo you started your own business?\u201d Old Jack said.\n

\u201cI got a job that very afternoon. I worked my way up. Eventually, I started my own business that prospered.\u201d She opened her purse and pulled out a business card. \u201cWhen you are finished here, I want you to pay a visit to a Mr. Lyons. He\u2019s the personnel director of my company. I\u2019ll go talk to him now and I\u2019m certain he\u2019ll find something for you to do around the office.\u201d She smiled. \u201cI think he might even find the funds to give you a little advance so that you can buy some clothes and get a place to live until you get on your feet and if you ever need anything, my door is always opened to you.\u201d\n

There were tears in the old man\u2019s eyes. \u201cHow can I ever thank you,\u201d he said.\n

\u201cDon\u2019t thank me,\u201d the woman answered. \u201cYou showed me that a good roast beef sandwich and coffee can make all the difference. Your kindness meant everything to me.\u201d\n

Outside the cafeteria, the officer and the woman paused at the entrance before going their separate ways. \u201cThank you for all your help, officer,\u201d she said.\n

\u201cOn the contrary, Ms. Eddy,\u201d he answered. \u201cThank you. I saw a miracle today, something that I will never forget. And\u2026 And thank you for the coffee.\u201d\n

She frowned. \u201cI forgot to ask you whether you used cream or sugar. That\u2019s black.\u201d\n

The officer looked at the steaming cup of coffee in his hand. \u201cYes, I do take cream and sugar \u2013perhaps more sugar than is good for me.\u201d He patted his ample stomach. \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d she said.\n

\u201cI don\u2019t need it now,\u201d he replied smiling. \u201cI\u2019ve got the feeling that this coffee you bought me is going to taste as sweet as sugar.\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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